Martin Scorsese accused of ‘throwing artists under bus’ with AI storyboards
Director Martin Scorsese is facing criticism from industry professionals after announcing his partnership with an AI company to generate storyboards. While Scorsese argues the technology is a 'creatively freeing' tool for communication, artists claim it undermines the labor and value of human storyboard creators.
Why it matters
The controversy reflects the broader tension between traditional creative industries and the integration of generative AI in professional workflows.
Martin Scorsese attends the Casino 30th anniversary screening during the 2025 Tribeca festival in New York. Photograph: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Tribeca festival View image in fullscreen Martin Scorsese attends the Casino 30th anniversary screening during the 2025 Tribeca festival in New York. Photograph: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Tribeca festival Movies Martin Scorsese accused of ‘throwing artists under bus’ with AI storyboards The director defends investment in and use of AI-generated storyboards, saying the immediacy of communicating his vision to cast and crew is ‘creatively freeing’
The article presents both Scorsese's defense and the counter-arguments from artists, maintaining a balanced perspective.
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